NFL Locals: Kaden Elliss grabs interception on Sunday Night Football; Daiyan Henley “apologizes” to fantasy owners

Kaden Elliss (Idaho) had a tumultuous game for the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday night despite a tough loss to the Washington Commanders.

Elliss, a linebacker, received his first interception of his NFL career from Washington rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels during the game.

Early in the second quarter, Daniels faced a blitz and tried to make a quick strike before the pressure got to him. Elliss stepped in front of the pass for an easy pick before returning it 12 yards.

It was Elliss’ first interception since 2016 with the Vandals.

Elliss also recorded nine tackles (seven solo) in the game.

Former Washington Husky and rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. had an all-around good game, leading a fourth-quarter drive to tie the game late for the Falcons.

Atlanta kicker Riley Patterson missed a potentially game-winning 56-yard field goal at the end of regulation time.

The Commanders ultimately won 30-24 in overtime.

The Falcons are 8-8 with the loss and will still be fighting for a shot at the postseason next week.

Frankie Luvu (WSU)a linebacker for the Commanders, finished the game with a tackle.

With the win, Washington moved to 11-5 and secured a spot in the playoffs.

Cooper Kupp (EMU) continued its slow end to the season, but the Los Angeles Rams were able to pick up a decisive victory over the Arizona Cardinals on Saturday.

Kupp, a wide receiver for Los Angeles, had one reception on three targets for 29 yards. His single catch helped set up the Rams’ first and only touchdown of the game.

Meanwhile, his Rams co-star and former Washington Husky receiver Puka Nacua had a great game, recording 10 catches for 129 yards.

The Rams won 13-9 after intercepting Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray at the goal line in the final minute. Los Angeles is 10-6 while Arizona is 7-9.

Saturday’s win all but secured a playoff spot for the Rams, who were battling with the Seattle Seahawks for the top spot in the NFC West. The Rams had a significant win advantage in the tiebreaker and the results of Sunday’s games allowed Los Angeles to secure the division title.

Jalen Thompson (WSU)a safety for Arizona, made six tackles, four of them solo.

Thompson, a key defensive player for the Cardinals, left the game with an injury.

Kendrick Bourne (EWU)a wide receiver for the New England Patriots, had a pretty quiet game on Saturday in a significant loss to the Los Angeles Chargers.

Bourne had two catches on four targets for 22 yards.

Christian Elliss (Idaho)a linebacker for New England, had five tackles – two solo.

The Patriots lost 40-7 in a game dominated by the Chargers on both sides of the ball.

Daiyan Henley (WSU)a linebacker for the Chargers, recorded no stats in the game. After the game, he posted an apology to his “fantasy owners” on X.

The Chargers are 10-6 after the win.

The win secured Los Angeles a spot in the postseason.

Jaden Hicks (WSU)a rookie safety for the Kansas City Chiefs, had four tackles – two solo – in the Chiefs’ 29-10 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Christmas Day. He also recorded a pass defensed.